§ 2-208. Confidential information; exceptions.

(a)

During the investigation of any complaint alleging a violation of Subdivisions 5, 6, and 7 of this Division, and until the matters reach the stage of public hearings, the activities of all members of the Commission and employees thereof in connection with the investigation shall be conducted without publicity.

(b)

The Commission shall hold confidential any information in relation to such a complaint, including the identity of the complainant and the respondent, except that:

(1)

Any information may be released at any time if the release has been agreed to in writing by both complainant and respondent;

(2)

The identity of the complainant shall be disclosed to the respondent upon request;

(3)

The Commission may cooperate with Federal and State agencies and shall make available to such agencies its files and investigative data, if the Commission is satisfied that the agencies will preserve the confidentiality of the data which is provided;

(4)

Any member of the Commission or employee thereof, who violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months or both.

(c)

Conciliation agreements may be released as set forth in Section 2-203(e) of this Division.

(CB-1-1972; CB-48-1992)